Did Italian Embassy Call Out Rahul Gandhi Over Remarks On Giorgia Meloni?
The ministry said bilateral ties have grown stronger and urged mutual respect after a fake embassy post and Gandhi’s remarks drew political backlash.
- On Thursday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi critiqued Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy at the Rachnatmak Congress National Convention, sparking a viral fake statement falsely attributed to the Italian Embassy regarding Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
- Investigation revealed the circular originated from X account @AINga5f, which identified itself as a "SATIRE ACCOUNT" in its bio. The official Italian Embassy confirmed the statement was not theirs and reported the impersonating account.
- BJP leaders condemned Gandhi's language as "indecent," with spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi stating that his comments regarding the Prime Minister's foreign policy made it evident his "arrogance is now turning into madness."
- The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized maintaining strong, respectful ties with Italy, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal calling for mutual respect in diplomatic discourse following the controversy.
- Officials reaffirmed that India's diplomatic relationship with Italy remains robust, with ties having "expanded and strengthened in every way" in recent years, emphasizing the importance of bilateral respect.
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Government stresses strong India-Italy ties, calls for respectful remarks over Congress' 'Meloni' jibe
The Ministry of External Affairs also called for mutual respect in diplomatic discourse after Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit made a reference to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni while taking a swipe at PM Modi’s foreign policy.
We have strong ties with Italy, should be respectful: MEA on Congress leaders Meloni jibe - The Tribune
Addressing a growing furore over statements made by Congress leaders, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the robust bilateral relationship between India and Italy, underscoring the necessity of upholding diplomatic decorum.
Regarding Congress's comments on Meloni and Rahul Gandhi's foreign policy remarks, the Ministry of External Affairs stated that India has strong relations with Italy and that any comments should be treated with respect. Rahul Gandhi had previously criticized PM Modi on foreign policy.
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